Agenda
CIO Summit 2026
Day 1
Arrivals and Check-In
Registration
Dinner Roundtables and Networking Cocktails (Parallel Sessions)
Dinner Roundtable
Connecting ‘Make In India’ with Global Business Ecosystem
Dinner Roundtable
AI, Ransomware, and Compliance Why Intelligent Data Infrastructure is Key to Business Resilience
Dinner Roundtable
Dinner Roundtable
Networking Cocktails
Cocktail Networking Session
Day 2
Registration & Networking Kickstart Connections, Unlock Opportunities!
Plug into Fun: Opening Entertainment to Kick Off the IT Adventure!
Welcome Address: Powering Up the Event: A Warm Welcome to the Future of IT
Speaker
Jyoti Lalchandani
Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC
Government Affiliation Address: The Future of Governance: Harnessing AI for Service Excellence and Ecosystem Innovation
Advisory Council Felicitation
IDC Opening Keynote: The AI Moment: Strategies for CIOs in India
AI, predicted to have a $19.9 trillion impact on the global economy by 2030, is reshaping economic landscapes, creating new revenue streams, and redefining competitive advantages. This session will provide unique insights and analysis drawn from IDC’s extensive study of CIOs and key decision-makers across India. It will provide a deeper understanding of current and planned AI strategies and use case road maps, covering key topics such as AI-ready data, unified governance, fit-for-purpose and scalable infrastructure, and AI talent.
Speaker
Sakshi Grover
Senior Research Manager, Cybersecurity Services, IDC Asia/Pacific
Make AI your Software Development Advantage
The pressure to innovate faster and deliver more with fewer resources has never been greater. AI is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s an essential tool for competitive advantage.
In this session, Richard discusses the future of AI-driven software development. He will also elaborate on the key trends and market insights on low-code and AI’s role in building and maintaining mission-critical applications. Stay tuned for an exciting live demo, the first full SDLC digital worker, transforming app generation, delivery, and monitoring using low-code, generative AI (GenAI), and AI-driven guidance.
Join us and learn:
- How it is possible to generate fully functional, scalable apps from natural language inputs.
- Real-world examples of how IT leaders are leveraging AI to accelerate software development and drive business outcomes.
- Actionable advice for incorporating AI into your development processes to stay ahead of the curve.
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GenAI Advantage: Building a Unified Data Story and Maximizing Cloud Value
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Krishna G
Country Head, OutSystems
Tea / Coffee & Networking Break
From Technology Leader to Orchestrator of Intelligent Systems
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Architecture of Autonomous Intelligent Agents
Women in Tech: Empowered Leaders, Accelerated Innovation!
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion, Empowered Leaders, Accelerated Innovation, where trailblazing women in tech share their journeys, insights, and strategies for leading with purpose and driving innovation. This conversation will highlight how diverse leadership shapes the future of technology, fosters collaboration, and creates a more inclusive industry. Be prepared for powerful stories, valuable advice, and a vision for the next generation of women leaders in tech.
Future of Work
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Redefining Digital Business Through AI-Led Innovation
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Shifting from Process Optimization to Autonomous Value Creation
Leading in the Age of AI-Native Enterprises
Summit Sessions (Parallel Tracks)
1:15 pm Start of Session Raffle
Summit Track A
The Shift From CDN to IDN: The Rise of Intelligent Delivery Networks
Maximizing AI Adoption in a Safe and Secure approach
Turn the Promise of AI into Practice
Summit Track B
The GenAI Adoption Journey for Enterprises
Securing Communication for Generative & Agentic AI
From Data Silos to AI Insights: How To Power Intelligent Enterprises
Fuel Up & Connect: Lunchtime Networking for Big Ideas
Platinum Tracks (Parallel Sessions)
Track 1: Resilient Enterprises need Resilient IT
Session Overview
Real-Time Decision-making and Innovation Enablement
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Integration across Applications, Infrastructure, and Business Processes
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GenAI and Custom AI System Investments
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Best Practices for Deploying the Agentic Stack
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Track 2: Securing and Running IT Effectively in the AI Era
Session Overview
Integration across Applications, Infrastructure, and Business Processes
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GenAI and Custom AI system Investments
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Real-Time Decision-Making and Innovation Enablement
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Revolutionizing your business with AI-Powered Cyber Resilience
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For The CIO-By The CIO Sessions (Parallel Sessions)
Track A: IT Teams for the AI Future: Attracting, Retaining, and Upskilling Talent
IT Teams for the AI Future: Attracting, Retaining, and Upskilling Talent
Track B: Delivering Superior Customer Experiences Through Technology
Delivering Superior Customer Experiences Through Technology
Regroup for Roundtable
Cocktail High Tea Roundtables (Parallel Sessions)
Roundtable 1: The Significance of Browser Security in the AI-Driven Modern Workspace
Optimizing Energy usage and Carbon Footprint with Intelligent Systems
Roundtable 2: Cybersecurity in the age of AI
Creating, Governing, and Leveraging Synthetic Data at Scale
Roundtable 3: AI Powered by Data in Motion
AI Powered by Data in Motion
Gala Dinner: Inspired by South Indian Culinary Traditions from the Chola Region
Day 3
Registration and Networking
Welcome Address & Recap from Day 1
Jyoti Lalchandani
Head of WW Events & MD – META, Central Asia, India, IDC
Reinventing ERP, CRM, and SCM with Agentic Automation
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Building Cross-Functional AI-literate Leadership Teams
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Embedding Intelligence into Core Enterprise Applications
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Transitioning from RPA to Intelligent Autonomous Agents
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